Interview with Ervin S. Pruitt

Partial Transcript: Start off by telling me about yourself from the very beginning.

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt gives his family and educational background. His father also served as County Judge in Pike County.

Keywords: County Judge; Pike County; Pruitt, J.W.

Subjects: County government Justices of the Peace

Partial Transcript: Governor Clemmons appointed me as County Judge in his place.

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt talks about how the role of County Judge changed after the referendum. He feels that the new role does a disservice to the county.

Keywords: County Judge; Judicial referendum; Pike County

Subjects: County attorneys County government Lawyers Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: Judge, when you ceased being County Judge did you miss it?

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt talks about his elections to be County Judge. He held the position for 18 years but says it was a relief to lose the last election.

Keywords: County Judge; Election; Pike County

Subjects: County government Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: I think that was probably one of the greatest efforts I made while I was County Judge.

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt talks about what he accomplished as County Judge and why he feels there should be a two term limit on the position.

Keywords: Appalachian Regional Commission; County Judge; Pike County

Subjects: County government Political campaigns Term limits (Public office)--United States

Partial Transcript: When you left and came back to schools, what was your first job?

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt talks about the various positions he has held in the Pike County school system.

Keywords: Coordinator of Federal Programs; Pike County

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: When you were County Judge, of course you got to know a lot of County Judges.

Segment Synopsis: Pruitt talks about the decision makers at both the local and state levels. He discusses how party affiliation has effected politics.

Keywords: Anderson; Caudill; County Judge; Floyd County; Jordan; Pike County; Stumble

Subjects: County government Democrat Kentucky--Politics and government Political parties--United States Republican party (Ky.) Roads--Construction School superintendents